Forensic Science Technicians pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,340 a year or less, while the top 10% make $95,210 or more. The middle half of forensic science technicians in Indianapolis earn between $63,720 and $87,580.
- $49K10th
- $64K25th
- $78KMedian
- $88K75th
- $95K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $74,480 | $6,207 | $35.81 |
| Median | $77,630 | $6,469 | $37.32 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $63,720 | $5,310 | $30.63 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $87,580 | $7,298 | $42.11 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Forensic Science Technicians pay in Indianapolis vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Forensic science technicians in Indianapolis earn 6% more than the Indiana average ($70,400) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($79,200). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $72,060.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $74,480 | $77,630 | $49,340 | $95,210 | 170 |
| Indiana | $70,400 | $66,520 | $49,990 | $92,450 | 320 |
| United States | $79,200 | $72,060 | $48,250 | $117,250 | 19,120 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Forensic Science Technicians salary after taxes in Indianapolis
On the average salary of $74,480, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $57,538 a year, or $4,795 a month and $2,213 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Is Indianapolis a good place for forensic science technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Indianapolis area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $74,480 buys what about $77,830 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Forensic Science Technicians salary in other Indiana cities
Indianapolis ranks 1st of 2 Indiana metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Indianapolis$74,480
- Fort Wayne$72,500
Highest-paying cities for forensic science technicians
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($132,690).
- San Jose, CA$132,690
- San Francisco, CA$127,560
- Los Angeles, CA$107,010
- Chicago, IL$105,710
- Sacramento, CA$105,420
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Forensic Science Technicians salary in Indianapolis: questions
How much do forensic science technicians make an hour in Indianapolis?
$35.81 an hour on average, and $37.32 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level forensic science technicians salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,340 a year and the 25th percentile is $63,720, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the forensic science technicians take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $57,538 a year ($4,795 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $74,480. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do forensic science technicians earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($79,200).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-4092; area Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.23, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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